Bank Fragility

Monetary Theory Season 1 Episode 6

Overview:
In lecture six, we analyze arguments for government involvement in banking, particularly the claim that unrestricted banking is inherently unstable and prone to runs. We explore the Diamond-Dybvig model that justifies deposit insurance, contrasting random panic theories with "bad news" explanations for runs. Dr. White concludes that well-capitalized, diversified banking systems—like Canada’s—are stable, and that U.S. instability stemmed from legal restrictions, leading to the Federal Reserve as a political compromise rather than an economic necessity.

Genre : Documentary, Talk

Actors : Lawrence H. White

Release Date : 2026-03-03

Duration : 66 menit

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Other Episodes (Season 1)

Money: Private or Public?
1. Money: Private or Public?
The Gold Standard
2. The Gold Standard
Free Banking
3. Free Banking
The Fiat Standard
4. The Fiat Standard
Government in Money
5. Government in Money
Bank Fragility
6. Bank Fragility
Money Making
7. Money Making
How to Secure Better Money
8. How to Secure Better Money


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